Man rolls downhill in giant water balloon in glorious slow motion
The Slow Mo Guys' giant water balloon series is the gift that keeps on giving.There have been many, many iterations of this format over the years, but the ingredients remains the same in each: Dan, who is one half of the YouTube duo, plus a six foot water balloon. Read more of our creator coverage and meet the Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.
- ▪The Slow Mo Guys' giant water balloon series is the gift that keeps on giving.There have been many, many iterations of this format over the years, but the ingredients remains the same in each: Dan, who is one half of the YouTube duo, plus a
- ▪Read more of our creator coverage and meet the Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.
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| Original publisher | Mashable |
| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/life/slow-mo-guys-downhill-giant-water-balloon |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:23:15 +0000 |
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The Slow Mo Guys' giant water balloon series is the gift that keeps on giving.There have been many, many iterations of this format over the years, but the ingredients remains the same in each: Dan, who is one half of the YouTube duo, plus a six foot water balloon. This time a ramp is added into the mix too and Dan climbs inside the balloon before rolling down its slope and bursting forth at the bottom.The slow motion results speak for themselves.From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage and meet the Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.
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